City Of Ashes

When escort Lexi Thompson meets wealthy entrepreneur Jackson Reed at a rooftop bar in LA, their whirlwind romance sweeps them off their feet. But Lexi's secrets threaten to tear them apart. As she navigates her troubled past, a devastating tragedy strikes: her four year-old son falls into a coma. As Lexi faces the unthinkable, Jackson stands by her side, offering a love and support she's never known. But will their bond be strong enough to overcome the darkness of her past and the heartbreak that lies ahead? Dive into this emotional, heartwarming tale of love, loss, and redemption, as Lexi and Jackson discover that true love can conquer even the most shattered of dreams.

Bakar Naharrio is an orphaned Nomad living among the great Orguzh steppe. A harsh and cruel world awaits him but unimaginable power awaits those who can but reach out and grasp it.

In a world ruled by the iron fist of the Helvark Empire, freedom is a distant memory. The empire has conquered most of the known lands, wielding powerful ancient technology and forbidden magic to crush all opposition. Its ultimate goal? To awaken an ancient force that will ensure their dominance for eternity. However, in the shadow of oppression, a spark of rebellion ignites. A diverse group of outcasts, warriors, and visionaries—each with their own reasons to despise the empire—join forces to fight back. Among them are a disillusioned imperial tactician, a spirited rogue from a forgotten tribe, and a mysterious artificer who holds the key to the empire’s darkest secret. United by their hatred of tyranny but divided by their ideals, the group must learn to trust each other as they unravel the mysteries of the empire’s power. From infiltrating heavily-guarded fortresses to uncovering allies in the most unlikely places, the rebellion wages a desperate war to reignite hope in a world consumed by despair. But with the empire’s grip tightening and betrayals lurking around every corner, can the rebellion rise like a phoenix from the ashes—or will they fall like countless others before them?

Hello, I`m Ian, they call me a stray, I don`t have a permanent home in this city of dirt or we call now the City of Erebus. And of course, this city is dangerous, because at night lots of shadowy figures will come out of nowhere to hunt you. And of course, eat you and become one of them. Me, I just hang around in the streets and save some people who are almost devoured by this shadow figure or who we call the black mass. One day my life change, when someone let me join to their organization called the DARK LIBERATOR.

Killed in own game and reborn as Wekest Ash lizard worker in depth of hell.

What would happen if a peasant boy became the King of England? In the heart of a crumbling British Empire, where rebellion stirs in the colonies and the kingdom’s coffers run dry, a young orphan named Elias toils away in an isolated monastery. Born with nothing and destined for obscurity, he dreams of freedom but knows the harsh reality of his place in the world. Everything changes when Prince Edward, heir to the throne, is sent to the monastery for safekeeping during England’s darkest hour. The arrogant, cold-eyed prince seems worlds apart from Elias, yet the two boys are thrust into each other's lives as a monastery fire, killing the prince and leading to Elias stepping up and taking his place - by force by his life long mentor. Through trials of betrayal, ambition, and courage, Elias begins to uncover the truth about the world he thought he understood about power and royalty — and about himself. What starts as a struggle to survive becomes a journey to claim a destiny far greater than he ever imagined. "A Crown of Ash and Fire" is a gripping tale of power, sacrifice, and an impossible rise to the throne in a time of war and revolution. When the flames die down, will Elias be the saviour England needs—or the king it never expected?

In a world where magic and curses intertwine, Seyrin, a boy imprisoned in a hidden orphanage in Eryndia, bears within him a cursed flame—an inheritance of an ancient bloodline marked by darkness and despair. His draconic eyes and oppressive aura mark him as an anomaly, a danger, even among his peers—children raised to become living weapons. Isolated in a world of silence and suffering, Seyrin must fight not only against his captivity but also the weight of his curse. For within him burns a destructive power that could either set him free or consume everything around him. In the shadows, the truth of his cursed blood and the origin of his flame begin to unravel, threatening to upend the fragile balance of an already fractured world.

Marcel Aelric had everything he ever wanted: a loving family, a brilliant career as a chemical engineer, and fame as a dominant MMA champion. But the night his home was consumed by an unnatural inferno, his perfect world was reduced to ash. His wife and children were taken from him, leaving only questions and a burning rage in their place. As Marcel searches for answers, he uncovers a harrowing truth: the fire was no accident. It was the first strike of a larger calamity—a rift in reality that has unleashed monstrous entities upon the world. If you’d like to support me further and be part of this journey, please consider joining my fan club on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Augustus_Ceasar. Your support means the world and helps bring this story to life!

Following the two environmental cataclysms the world is mostly unhabitable. The remaining powers in the world have banded together to try and find a way to save humanity before the third cataclysm which will result in the end of the Earth. This story follows a few joys growing up in this world as they slowly discover the truth about themselves and the truth of the word they live in, all while trying to save humanity from multiple dangers before it’s too late. The story starts of slow, and progresses slowly at the start. It's because I'm trying to let Tenet grow and change slowly, my advice is to enjoy it before the novel picks up. I also try to limit any info dump, but I will slowly reveal more and more about the world as organically as I can, just try to be patient with me.

Edward and Samantha want to turn their deep love into marriage without being aware of some hidden truth which lies in the past. They arrange dinner on Christmas Eve to meet each other's families and declare about their marriage, the situation becomes darker when Edward and Samantha Know the secret which causes them to part from their devoted love.

"City of Two Worlds" In the divided city of Blizzel, where the elite live above in gleaming towers and the desperate struggle for survival below in the Techno Canyon, the gap between the two worlds grows ever wider. At the heart of it all is the Energy Tower — the city’s lifeblood, an ancient and powerful structure that keeps the lights on, but also hides dark secrets about its true purpose. Elián, a young engineer from the lower city, is haunted by the death of his sister, Ana, who died in a factory explosion covered up by the government. With no answers, Elián seeks justice, determined to uncover the truth behind the system that failed her and countless others. As the city begins to tremble under the weight of its own corruption, Elián’s path crosses with Oleg, the charismatic leader of the underground rebel group "RadioTapok." Oleg’s songs, filled with hidden messages of resistance, fuel the fires of rebellion in the lower city. Together with his newfound allies, Elián discovers that the Energy Tower is not just a source of power, but a weapon — a ticking time bomb waiting to tear the city apart. On the other side of the divide, Laena, a brilliant but conflicted scientist from the upper city, is also drawn to the tower’s dark secrets. As she uncovers the true nature of her family’s involvement in the tower’s creation, she is forced to question everything she has ever known about her world. As Elián, Laena, and Oleg forge uneasy alliances, the city begins to unravel. With betrayal, secrets, and the clash of two worlds, the struggle for control of Blizzel becomes a battle not just for survival, but for the future of the entire city. Will they be able to stop the impending disaster before it’s too late? Or will their efforts be crushed under the weight of the powers that control Blizzel? In this city of shadows and light, no one is safe, and nothing is as it seems.

To the world Lucas was the perfect CEO. He led the family company to become the biggest in the country. He also had the most beautiful woman for a lover and with gorgeous looks that would make anyone fall for him, he had it all. However, it all came crashing down one day when he got that letter. A letter that made him question his very existence. A letter that unhinged him.

In the 18th century of Silverwood Manor, there is a beautiful girl known as Dominique Laurent, Domi for short. Dominique Laurent stands with an elegance of her navy blue hair, meticulously arranged in a high ponytail. Adding a touch of boldness to her demeanour. Her black shimmery hues of her eyes reflect the grace and depth of her character. She always had a great life in terms of owning both money and looks, since a little girl. One day in Silverwood Manor, tragedy struck upon Domi in the Laurent family. Dominique, once used to a life of privilege, found herself facing the harsh reality of loss and chaos. The echoes of grief floats through the grand halls that were once filled with laughter and joy. Domi found herself signing a contract with a vampire to help her situation, in exchange for her blood. The vampire goes by Viktor Stormgrave. His beautiful long pink moving along the wind, casting a beautiful pink shine from the midnight moonlight. Creating an ethereal contrast against his pale porcelain skin. His crystal pink eyes, like rare gems, captivate with a unique allure. He stood gracefully with a meticulously tailored suit. As Dominique and Viktor spent more time together, a strange and unexpected bond formed between them. Viktor, with his mysterious charm and centuries of experience, proved to be a more than a friend for Dominique in her troubled days. The silver moonlight witnessed their chemistry together in the enchanting gardens of Silverwood Manor, where their connection deepened. Glimpse into the future... *I have wattpad too, @/ dreamLand45 Character in this story is from Dream Mansion game, Art taken from, credits to: https://pin.it/5Mb19Nq

set in the same world as "Nevermore Zero" is now in a distant time, over 2000 years has passed after the events. Alexandra is on a quest to find out the truth of the death of her parents while she us guided by the one she hates the most.

For years, he knew only stillness. Confined to a body that refused to move, unable to speak or act, his world was reduced to the smallest of motions—a blink, a breath. He had lived on the fringes of existence, watching life pass him by while his dreams withered, unreachable. On modern-day Earth, his broken body had long sentenced him to a life of quiet despair. Then the world changed. When the heavens split and the Cultivation Assist System descended, the rules of reality were rewritten. The Awakening brought power, opportunity, and a spark of hope to every corner of the world. For him, it brought a miracle: the chance to heal. The system mended the broken shell that had confined him for so long, restoring his strength and granting him the body he had always longed for. For the first time in years, he stood, felt the earth beneath his feet, and believed he could rise alongside the world’s new era. But even miracles have limits. While others rushed into the grand Pagodas—the centers of knowledge and cultivation where the strongest paths began—he was denied entry. Barred from the heart of the Awakening, he was forced to endure its trials on the outskirts. Every step forward came harder for him than it did for others. He clawed and fought for scraps of the opportunities others seemed to have handed to them. But he did not stop. Through sheer determination, he began to ascend. Slowly but surely, he carved out his place in the new world, defying the odds and the whispers of those who doubted him. He could see the life he had dreamed of—freedom, power, and the chance to soar—just within reach. But the world was not as kind as he believed. Just as he reached for the heights he had fought so hard to claim, betrayal struck. The knife that ended his life came not from an enemy, but from someone he thought loved him. The warmth of trust turned to the cold sting of death, and in his final moments, as the darkness took him, he wondered how he could have been so blind. But death was not the end. When he awakens again, in a new life and body, the memories of his first remain vivid and sharp. The struggles, the triumphs, and the bitter sting of betrayal—they burn within him, forging a determination that will not be silenced. The Cultivation Assist System is still there, but the rules of his second life are different, and the world he returns to is even more dangerous than before. Ashes to Apex follows the journey of a young man who rose from nothing, fought against impossible odds, and was struck down before he could truly soar. It is a tale of rebirth, ambition, and the unyielding drive to rise beyond the limits of fate. As the embers of his first life ignite a new flame, one question remains: How far can he rise before the ashes of his past threaten to consume him once more?

Born in the slums of the war-torn city-state of Drakmoor, Ardyn Veyne’s life was carved by betrayal, survival, and violence. At ten, he witnessed his family brutally executed during a coup. Sold into slavery, he endured years of unimaginable horrors until he seized an opportunity for escape, leaving a trail of blood behind. Now, armed with the enigmatic “System of Judgment”, Ardyn carves his path as a mercenary and information broker in a brutal, dystopian world. But the System doesn’t just grant power; it judges every choice he makes, offering rewards for cold pragmatism and punishing acts of unnecessary compassion. As political conspiracies, ancient forces, and personal vendettas intertwine, Ardyn is thrust into a game far bigger than himself—one where his decisions will tip the balance between the world's survival or its annihilation.

After Angelo Hernandez's parents kick him out of the house for being gay the sixteen-year-old takes his own life by jumping off a bridge. But he doesn't stay dead for long. He comes back to life after a stranger places an angelic halo in his chest turning him into an angel. Angelo finds out he has superhuman powers, superhuman strength, can teleport and can move through walls. He explores L. A with his newfound powers and he's having fun with it. That's until he notices something strange, something dark, he follows that darkness and finds out it's a monster. He attempts to fight that monster with his new powers but he's not skilled and doesn't know how to use his powers in battle. Luckily these young vigilantes come to his rescue saving him from the monster which he finds out is a demon. And turns out these young vigilantes are Nephilims, half-human, half-angel hybrids that protect humans from demonic creatures. They take Angelo to their headquarters and explain to him that there's a man with a dark agenda who has stolen angelic halos from heaven and is turning humans into angels to build an army and now they have to stop him. Angelo not only has to navigate his life as a gay teen living in 90s California but now he's an angel who has to learn more about his powers and the world outside of planet Earth. He meets new friends, enemies and love. But will Angelo stay on the good side or will he allow himself to be consumed by darkness?

There is a special team operating in the shadows in the sprawling, fog-enshrouded city of Cinderfire. They’re known as the Ninth Division, a covert unit within the police force tasked with investigating the unexplained and the cases that ordinary officers can’t handle, where the rules of the supernatural apply. A hardened guerilla fighter and the team's newest member, is about to get his first taste of what lurks in the city's dark corners.

In the city of Novica, Nicholas's life begins to change when he turns thirteen, as he faces an intolerant society that does not accept his differences. Events escalate after his schoolmates discover that he uses makeup, which exposes him to brutal bullying, violence, and exclusion. The circle narrows further when he becomes involved in family disputes, and is trapped in the middle of internal and external conflicts, including a devastating war that rages in his city. Between the fires of war and the cruelty of society, Nicholas finds himself stuck in a spiral of pain, fear, and having to pretend to be someone he is not. But the ashes left behind by the devastation of war become a symbol of justice, as he finds in the burning of his old school the beginning of moral liberation. Nicholas decides to spend his life pretending, hiding his pain and dreams under a mask of coldness, intending to one day escape to the “Continent of Freedom,” where he can be himself without fear or shame. The novel combines pain and hope, and reveals the struggle of the soul in the face of harsh societies that do not have mercy on those who are different, in an exciting manner that puts the reader in front of the mirror of humanity with all its contradictions.

The young prince, despite being shunned and despised by those he loves continues to give everything he has.

Exiled from the revered and cloistered Spiritual Sage Realm, he is summoned back for a harrowing mission that could imperil humanity itself.

After a battle that severely wounded Overlord Liang Tian, Ren Lu's dark influence lingers, manipulating events from the shadows. With the power of the 9th rank yokai, Heaven Defying Light, Ren Lu's soul defies death, and his resurrection will influence the fates of countless people. And so the true extent of his plan begins to reveal itself.

In a world where gods and demons rule over twelve kingdoms, humanity struggles under the weight of divine oppression.Betrayal among the gods has plunged the world into chaos, and pseudo-humans—mortals gifted with divine power—rise to challenge their dominion. As war brews and loyalties waver, the line between freedom and control blurs, forcing humanity to confront its darkest truths.

In a world transformed by the rise of new civilizations, Rashid Amari Amari, the son of a dethroned emir, embarks on a perilous journey to reclaim his legacy. Born into slavery after the violent overthrow of his father, Rashid faces betrayal, political schemes, and relentless enemies, including the usurper Mansa Musa. From the depths of despair to the heights of power, Rashid navigates Oracle City's turbulent political landscape to become its president. This epic tale of survival and ambition explores themes of struggle, power, and justice, as one man rises to rewrite his destiny.

"Skye and Ashes" In a world where superpowers determine status and future, Alexander, a 17-year-old prince, is exiled from his home in Valorian and forced to start a new life on the streets of New York. Far from the luxury and fame he once knew, Alexander faces an uncertain future with nothing but a backpack and his pride. Despite his potential, Alexander’s arrogance and disregard for rules make him a difficult figure to approach. He enrolls in Coliseum Academy, the most prestigious institution for those with extraordinary abilities, hoping to find his place in a world full of power and ambition. Skye and Ashes is a story of personal growth, ambition, and redemption, set in a world filled with challenges, secrets, and the struggle to determine one’s true path. As Alexander navigates his future, he must decide what kind of person he truly wants to become.

Kael, a gifted zoologist, sacrifices his life to save a cat and awakens in a medieval world in the body of a boy who shared his name. In a land ruled by Beast Tamers, Kael discovers a legendary key linked to a lost kingdom's legacy. Destined to tame beasts and uncover his true fate, his journey begins.

in a world where there are powerful people with unique Technics called drill with transformations called locks and a boy named hakishi has to fight for life.hakishi's life is turned into a nightmare his family is slaughtered then his master who trained him died then he tried to bring him back to life but it went wrong now he is in a perfect team called FRB:full reck of blood. to tried and help him to defeat all d villans and his old master